Facing an issue on your computer? First advice from tech support wouldbe — “Did you try rebooting it?”  This solution is engraved in our mindsso deep down that it has become an instant reflex. Even though most of them donot actually know what exactly happens but somehow it fixes the problem. Let ustry to find out why?

One big reason a restart will fix so many PC problems is that it will clear your Random Access Memory (RAM).

Common Problems when Restart Fixes the Problem

Flushes RAM

Your computer's random access memory (RAM) is also known as volatile memory. Your RAM handles lots of different short-term tasks and data, like running processes and holding program values. Rebooting your computer flushes out all this information, allowing your device to start anew and helping it run faster and more efficiently.

Stops Memory Leaks

Memory leaks occur when a program doesn't close properly. Every program that runs on your computer uses memory(usually RAM) while it's open. When you close the program, that memory should return to your computer. Outdated, overused, or glitchy programs, however, can have memory leaks, which occur when memory isn't returned to the computer. Rebooting your computer each night can help prevent memory leaks from occurring.

Fixes Small Errors

Many computer users are unaware that when they reboot their computer, it runs diagnostics on itself, automatically fixing minor errors. These errors can range from buggy or glitchy applications to problems with the RAM.

System Freeze

You'll often feel that your computer freezes or has a problem you don't know how to fix, simply restarting resolved the issue.

Installs Updates

Every piece of software on your computer has the potential to receive updates, which can add new features to an application or fix issues that occurred with older versions. In fact, Microsoft releases new updates for its components on the second Tuesday of every month, known as "Patch Tuesday." Often times, you must restart your computer to download and install the necessary updates and patches that help it run quickly and smoothly.

Windows is running Slow

The computer needs nothing but the clearing of unnecessary junk on system resources especially RAM. Hence, restart is a quick and working solution in this case.

Restart is not limited to Windows Computers

The magic of restart is applicable to most of the electronic devices like MAC, android phone, WiFi router, or even the software running on Windows OS.  Most of the instruction manual will suggest rebooting or resetting the device to bring it to normal. 

Note: For those users that are using the ‘Fast Startup’ feature in Windows, just remember that a shutdown does not re-initialize your system — you must use restart.